NASHVILLE — El Fuego Restaurante, owned by Ecuadorian chef Jose Merchan, has expanded its presence in South Nashville. Merchan, who is originally from the Andes region of Ecuador, operates a restaurant with a menu focused on regional Latin American dishes and house-made specialties.

Latino-owned businesses operate across Davidson County in various sectors, including restaurants, markets, retail shops, and service-based businesses. These enterprises encompass food service, fashion, automotive services, beauty salons, and international markets.

Nolensville Pike is an established immigrant corridor in Nashville and is one of the most concentrated areas for immigrant-owned commerce in Tennessee. Businesses representing Latin American, Middle Eastern, African, and South Asian communities operate along this road.

Examples of businesses along Nolensville Pike include Las Americas Market & Restaurant, which functions as a grocery hub and community gathering space, offering prepared foods and imported goods. Totuma Venezuelan Coffee operates along Bell Road and Nolensville Pike. Perlita's Fashion provides clothing, accessories, and beauty services. Family-owned markets and restaurants in this area reflect diverse Latin American regions such as Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Venezuela, and Colombia.